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News - Prairie South School Division
January 2018

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                                                  www.prairiesouth.ca/students/career-planning/career-news/
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 1. Apprenticeship opportunities!
      The Apprenticeship Credit course empowers students to earn a wage and up to 4 credits
       (Apprenticeship A20, B20, A30 and B30). Students need to secure employment with an
       approved journeyperson and work 100 hours (which count toward required apprenticeship
       hours).
      Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) scholarship nomination packages will soon be sent
       to all participating high schools. Last year numerous Prairie South students received a $1,000
       scholarship. As the deadline for submissions is April 1st, there is still ample time for students to
       complete a SYA passport and earn 300 apprenticeship hours as well as the opportunity to win
       a $1000 scholarship.

 2. Skills Canada is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and have fun. Students
    learn about the skilled trades and technology careers through hands-on activities and
    demonstrations. Saskatchewan’s provincial student competition is scheduled for
    April 12th and 13th, in Regina. There are many events including Computer Animation, Autobody
    Repair, Carpentry, Cooking, Electrical Wiring, Job Skill Demonstration, Job Interview, Machining,
    Prepared Speech, Website Development, Welding and Worksite Safety. Schools are encouraged
    to bring students to this event to tour the completion sites and to experience “Try a Trade.”
    Interested teachers and students can contact Jeff Boulton, 306.630.3518.

 3. The Communicating for Agriculture Education Program offers students the opportunity to gain
    agricultural work experience in various parts of the world.

 4. Want to learn French?
    • Explore is a five week intensive language-learning program for grade 11 & 12 students who
      want to learn or want to continue to learn French as an additional language. Participants will
      receive a $2200 bursary and have the opportunity to experience another region of Canada.
    • Student Exchange Programs offer Grade 10 and 11 students the opportunity to host students
      from Quebec for three months in the fall before travelling to Quebec for three months.
    • To book a school presentation about these programs or to have job fair booth at an event,
      contact Brigitte (306)787-6048.

 5. Students planning to attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic may want to complete a dual credit. A
    dual credit allows a student to earn a high school credit and Saskatchewan Polytechnic credit at
    the same time.

 6. Starting to think about looking for a part time/summer/after graduation/moving for post-secondary
    studies and need to find a job? Use Workopolis, indeed, or SaskJobs to find, gather information,
    and even apply.
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7. High school students who are preparing themselves to pursue post-secondary education or will
   shortly be entering the workforce may be required to have first aid and CPR training.
   St. John Ambulance provides a comprehensive suite of training programs developed to ensure full
   compliance with federal and provincial leg isolation. Let St. John Ambulance help you by enrolling
   into an OHS Standard First Aid/CPR class. When you choose SJA, you get Canada’s largest and
   most trusted provider of life-saving courses. They issue over 555,000 first aid/cpr certificates each
   year. For more information contact Christiane Bouvier Rose at 306-692-1600.

Post- Secondary Information
GREAT PLAINS COLLEGE:
•  The Carpentry and Production Line Welding certificate is a new program being offered at the
   Rosetown Program Centre. The program is the first of its kind in the province, offering dual
   certificates, a tiny home capstone project, two apprenticeship and work streams, and up to
   $5500 in Entrance Scholarships.
• At Swift Current’s Information Night & Open House on January 17 at 5:00 pm, students will learn
  about their programs, financial aid and the university programming options. University students
  can take their first year (and often more) at the Swift Current campus. Contact Recruitment or
  call 306-778-5475 for more information. Programs available include:
     Administrative Assistant                        Power Engineering - Fourth Class
     Adult Basic Education                           Power Engineering - Third Class
     Business                                        Practical Nursing
     Health, Safety & Environmental                  Registered Nursing
     Processes – online                              Skills & Safety Training
     Continuing Care Assistant                       Social Work
     Electrician                                     Welding
     Early Childhood Education                       University classes (presentation at 7:00 pm)

UNIVERSITY OF REGINA:
• Grade11 University Preview will be on February 23, from 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This is a fantastic
  opportunity for any grade 11 students who are contemplating attending a university. There will
  be a tour, lab, mock lecture and student success workshop followed by supper and a Regina
  Pats hockey game.
• SAMS (Student Awards Management System) allows students to search and apply online for the
  U of R scholarships and awards. The application deadline is March 15.
• Student Awards and Financial Aid Scholarship Workshops will be held on the following dates in
  the Main Archer Library, in the Regina Room:

    •   Wednesday, Feb. 14th 4:00 pm                   •   Thursday, March 1st 4:00 pm
    •   Tuesday, Feb. 20th 5:00 pm                     •   Monday, March 5th 5:30 pm

  These workshops will help students navigate through SAMS (Student Awards Management
  System). Parents are encouraged to attend. You can also view instructions on how to use SAMS
  (documents and YouTube videos) on the website. Please contact Scholarships for more info.
• The Teacher Education Application deadline is March 1st. Students can only apply online. When
  picking the application type, click on TEACHER EDUCATION APPLICATION, not High School
  Student. How to apply information is available along with a preparation worksheet. It is highly
  recommended that prospective students complete the preparation worksheet before beginning
  the application process.
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UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN:
• Learning Communities are small groups of students who register in a common set of 2 or 3 classes.
  They gather weekly with peer mentors to study and work on organization skills. First year students
  enrolling in the Agriculture & BioResources, Arts & Science, Engineering and Kinesiology colleges
  are encouraged to sign up. Sign-ups will happen in May of 2018 for the Fall semester.
• The priority deadline to apply to the U of S is February 15th. This maximizes students’ award
  potential in the Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and the Competitive Entrance Awards.

WESTERN COLLEGE OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIES INC.:
• The Western College of Remedial Massage Therapies Information Night will be on
  January 17th, in Regina, at 6:30 p.m. Please email or call 306-757-2242 for more info.

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE:
•     Ever wondered what it’s like to be a college student? Be a Student for the Day and experience
      everything MHC has to offer! Dates are February 12-16 and March 12-16. Contact Landon for
      more information or call 403-504-3569.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (U OF A AFFILIATED):
• On February 3rd and 23rd, high school students are invited to attend Preview Days. Students will
  have the opportunity to tour of the campus, learn about admission requirements, get financial
  advising and meet professors to discuss programs. The day starts at 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please
  register for this event.

BRIERCREST COLLEGE AND SEMINARY:
• Briercrest's famous Youth Quake will be held on February 16-18, in Caronport. Students can
  attend classes, join chapel, stay overnight, tour the campus, learn about their programs and
  attend events.
Upcoming Events
    Feb. 14th   Student Awards and Financial Aid Scholarship Workshops          University of Regina, Regina
    Feb. 20th
    March 1st
                These workshops will help students navigate through SAMS (Student Awards Management
    March 5th   System). Parents are encouraged to attend. Please see link for times for each session.

    Feb. 2      Olds College Preview Day - Equine Programs                                     Olds, Alberta
                There will be informative sessions and campus tours involving the Equine Science programs.

    Feb. 9      Olds College Preview Day – Animal Science                                     Olds, Alberta
                This Preview Day will include guided tours and program information sessions on the Animal
                Science program.

    Feb. 15     Deadline for:
                   • Nursing Applications (Polytechnic/U of R’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
                   • U of S Admissions to be eligible for the Competitive Entrance Awards
                   • U of S Kinesiology, Engineering and Business Applications
                   • Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s High Demand Program Applications

    Feb. 23     Grade 11 University Preview                                    University of Regina, Regina
                Specifically created for grade 11 students who are thinking about attending a university,
                this day is packed with fun sessions. 1:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

    March 1     University of Regina Teacher Education Application form is due. How to apply information is
                available along with a preparation worksheet.
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Scholarship Spotlight

Are you a Saskatchewan student planning to attend a Saskatchewan post-secondary institution?
If yes, congratulations! You are a scholarship winner. The Saskatchewan Advantage Scholarship
awards all Saskatchewan grade 12 graduates a scholarship of $500 per year. Students may receive this
scholarship up to a lifetime maximum of $2,000. This scholarship is automatically applied to their tuition.

Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Industry $1000 scholarships are rewarded each year to over 120
students who complete the Youth Apprenticeship passport. Each school nominates a potential
candidate and winners are announced in June. Many Prairie South students have won this scholarship.
Check with your school administrator or guidance counsellor for information on how you can earn 300
hours towards an apprenticeship trade along with the chance to win a $1000 scholarship.

Our Way – Employment and Social Development Canada can help with financial assistance of
scholarships and grants; saving, planning and paying for your education is within reach. Included are
links to Colleges and Universities, post-secondary program search, repayments assistance estimator,
career tool, and information on studying abroad

Don’t forget that the Scholarship and Loans section of the PSSD website has some documents to assist
you in your financial assistance and scholarship search, as well as a scholarship organizer tool,
including:

   •   Post-Secondary Finances
   •   Scholarship Search Engines
   •   Post-Secondary Institution Scholarship Links

  Due Date         Scholarship           Amount                               Criteria
  Feb. 1       Schulich Leader       • $60,000 &        → For students planning to study Science,
               Scholarship             $80,000            Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (refer
                                       (over 4 years)     to list of eligible post- secondary schools).
  Feb. 1       CWA Foundation        • 80 X $2000       → Currently in high school and applying for
               Secondary School                           certified welding program
               Award                                    → 2 references
                                                        → 500 Word Essay
  Feb. 1       Joseph G. Doria       • 1 X $3000        → Must display academic excellence, passion
               Exemplary Student                          for welding and community involvement.
               Award                                    → Must be entering a full-time welding program
  Feb. 1       Terry Fox             • 20 X $28,000     → Must have a satisfactory academic standing
               Humanitarian            (over 4 years)     and be involved in voluntary humanitarian
               Award                                      and community work.
                                                        → 3 references are required to complete referral
                                                          forms.
Feb. 16     Joseph G. Doria      • 1 X $3000      → Must be accepted into a full-time welding
             Award                                   program for post-secondary
                                                   → Complete online form
                                                   → Include current transcript verification report
                                                     with grade 11-12 marks highlighted (school
                                                     report transcript is fine)
                                                   → 2 letters of reference (teacher, staff member,
                                                     employer) relating to your welding activities
                                                   → Acceptance letter to post-secondary
                                                     institution
                                                   → 500 word essay (details on site under
                                                     Instructions)
                                                   → Recipients must agree to be publically
                                                     acknowledged
 Feb. 29     Stacey Levitt        • 1 X $2500      → Applicants must submit a short essay on living
             Memorial Award                          life to the fullest, helping others, etc.
                                                   → Letter of recommendation required.
 Feb. 28     RBC Royal Bank       • 15 X $10,000   → Min. 70% average
             Students Leading                      → 500 word essay
             Change                                → Must be attending Post-Secondary
             Scholarship
 Feb. 28     RBC Royal Bank       • 10 X $4,000    → For status and non-status Indians, Inuit or Métis
             Scholarship for                         pursuing post-secondary education.
             Aboriginals
 March 1     Saskatchewan         • 1 X $4,000     → Must be planning to take an agriculture
             Agriculture          • 3 X $2,000       related program.
             Student                               → Must submit a 3 minute video or 1,000 word
             Scholarship                             essay that highlights agriculture’s stewardship
                                                     story.
 March 1     Canadian             • 1 X $250       → One grade 12 student per school may be
             Association of                          nominated by the school administrator.
             Principals Student                    → Based on leadership activities in the school
             Leadership                              and community and on academic
                                                     achievement.
                                                   → Each nominee must complete the
                                                     questionnaire and essay.

Remember, if you are looking for contact information for a number of post-secondary schools,
you can always use this document for easy access! 
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